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Physician

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Lincoln County, OR

Job Type

Full-Time or Part-Time

Job Number

24-52 (588)

Department

Health and Human Services

Division

Primary Care

Opening Date

11/14/2025

+ Description

+ Benefits

Position Summary

Live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Located on the Central Oregon Coast, Lincoln County is a growing, dynamic community with a booming tourist industry. From the docks of Newport to the world's smallest harbor in Depoe Bay, Lincoln County has something for everyone!

Lincoln City Kite Festival

Lincoln County Health and Human Services is currently looking for someone who can fill the role of Physician. The person who fills this role will be providing invaluable direct healthcare services to our community. We’re looking to add passionate and dedicated professionals to our team. This position consists of providing comprehensive primary care services for patients of the Lincoln Community Health Center. Promoting healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and patient participation in care. Providing services in accordance with all professional practice standards and within the scope of licensure. This position has the potential to develop into the Medical Director position for our FQHC, Coastal Healthcare.

Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

We are looking to hire a part-time to full-time position. Please indicate in your application which you prefer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

+ 11% County contribution to 401(k)

+ County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Starfish on the Oregon Coast

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the delivery of outpatient primary care services including reproductive healthcare.

LICENSES

+ Must possess a current, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon at the time of appointment.

+ Must have current, valid unrestricted DEA registration.

+ Must be able to be continuously insurable by the clinic’s professional malpractice carriers.

+ Must be able to participate in and maintain eligibility to receive reimbursement for services from both public and private health care insurers as required by the clinic.

+ The person in this position is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at time of renewals.

Desirable Qualifications

Accreditation as a Family Practice Physician, Pediatrics, Street Medicine, or other accreditation specialty that supports a community health center position treating patients of all ages is preferred.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Professional Practice:

+ Provide or arrange comprehensive primary care services in an ambulatory clinic setting, including laboratory and diagnostic workup, and specialty referrals.

+ Work interdependently with other health care providers and health care staff in a team environment.

+ Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with clinic providers credentialing/privileging policy.

+ Provide consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.

+ Consult with and coordinate patient care with other clinic providers, community primary care physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals as appropriate.

+ Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals for service.

+ Work independently using employee’s best professional judgment while practicing medicine within their scope of practice.

+ Participate in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for clinic patients on a 24-hour basis. Call includes phone availability after hours and may require arranging for and coordinating care with emergency room providers and admitting patients to the hospital after hours including weekends and holidays.

+ Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.

+ Render care to clinic patients in accordance with quality and standards as established by the clinic, the standards of care prevailing in the community, applicable law, and according to state and federal grant requirements for non-discrimination regardless of status, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay.

+ Respond to patients/families in a collaborative manner that conveys compassion, respect, and a desire and willingness to assist in the achievement of patient’s goals for improved health.

+ May act as the Medical Director in the absence of that role.

Documentation:

+ Accurately document assessment and clinical findings to produce a complete medical record (including physical, mental, and/or social problems) on patients in a clear, complete, and concise manner within established time frames and standards of care.

QA/QI and Risk Management:

+ Participate in Quality Improvement activities including operational and clinical improvement initiatives, pharmacy formulary development and utilization, peer review, audits, risk management, development of clinical policies and other procedures that support clinic meeting and maintaining all necessary standards and requirements.

+ Maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification, and CME’s.

+ Maintain and ensure confidentiality of patient’s conditions and records, as well as other confidential information.

+ Maintain awareness of and adhere to appropriate safety and security precautions, universal precautions, and alert supervisory staff to any deficiencies in a timely manner.

+ Provide clinical oversight and appropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assure quality of care for clinic patients in coordination with Medical Director and Program Managers.

WHY LINCOLN COUNTY?

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Lincoln County sits in the Central Oregon Coast, boasting miles of stunning beaches. Travelers from all over the world have made Lincoln County a must-see location. From the Kite Festival in Lincoln City, Founder's Days in Newport, and the La De Da Parade in Yachats there is never a celebration too far away! Our vibrant arts community, incredible restaurants and hotels, and unmatched natural beauty make this a truly amazing place to call home.

Lincoln County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, its population was 50,395. The county seat is Newport where our Health and Human Services Department is headquartered. Lincoln County consists of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Siletz, Newport, Toledo, Waldport, and Yachats. Each town along our beautiful coastline offers something a little different and unique from the others and the drive along Highway 101 is a postcard in living color.

CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL TRAVEL RESOURCES:

Lincoln County, OR | Official Website (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/)

Discover Newport Oregon | Vacation, Travel, Things to Do on the Coast

Explore Lincoln City, Oregon Official Travel Guide (https://www.explorelincolncity.com/)

That Oregon Life - Your Oregon Travel Guide

Health & Human Services | Lincoln County, OR (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/209/Health-Human-Services)

Coastal Healthcare - Primary Care | Lincoln County, OR

If you have any questions or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to [email protected]

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 and 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

Employer

Lincoln County

Address

210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365

Phone

541-265-4157 541-265-0375

Website

http://www.co.lincoln.or.us